Carlsbad Unified Schools is hiring: ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN in Carlsbad

This is an open and promotional recruitment to establish an eligibility list for the current vacancy and any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year, or until the eligibility list is depleted. The current vacancy is for a position working 8 hours per day, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, 12 months per year. BASIC FUNCTION Under the direction of the Director-Fiscal Services, perform a variety of technical accounting duties in support of assigned District accounts and functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and attendance accounting; process, record and audit various transactions; prepare, reconcile and maintain a variety of financial and statistical records, reports and statements. Perform a variety of technical accounting duties in support of assigned District accounts and functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and attendance accounting; process, verify and audit financial forms and documents for accuracy; review accounts for errors and make appropriate adjustments. Calculate, assemble, match, sort, review, code and post a variety of financial and statistical data; maintain, review and adjust assigned accounts; update accounts and ledgers to reflect income and expenditures; balance and reconcile various accounts as directed. Process accounts payable as assigned; receive, process, sort, code, file and verify accuracy and completeness of purchase orders, contracts, reimbursements and invoices; prepare invoices and other payables for payment; match purchase orders with invoices and receivers; issue payments. Compare and reconcile various fiscal statements, records, reports and documents to assure accurate fund accounting; review and audit data, records, reports and documents for accuracy and completeness; identify, correct and resolve errors and discrepancies. Prepare and distribute regular and periodic mandated attendance reports including ADA, enrollment and Cal-Safe for the State as required; maintain, update and audit student attendance data, records and reports accuracy and compliance with established requirements. Process accounts receivable as required; collect and account for various monies; prepare and follow up on invoices and billings as directed; receive, sort and verify incoming monies as assigned; check money totals against receipts to assure accuracy; prepare and distribute receipts and bank deposits. Prepare and process payroll to assure employees are paid in an accurate and timely manner as required; process, audit, input and assure accuracy of time sheets; establish, maintain and update employee records with pay rates, tax status, deductions and benefits information. Input and update a variety of financial and statistical data in an assigned computer system; establish and maintain automated records and files; initiate queries, develop spreadsheets and generate various computerized reports and statements; assure accuracy of input and output data. Prepare and maintain a variety of auditable financial and statistical records, reports, statements and files related to accounts, income, expenditures, attendance, balances, vendors, personnel and assigned activities. Research, compile, prepare, verify and revise financial data related to assigned accounts and activities; obtain signatures and approval for various transactions. Serve as a technical resource to District personnel concerning assigned accounting functions; respond to inquiries and provide technical information concerning related accounts, transactions, records, reports, standards, requirements, laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Perform various clerical duties in support of fiscal and District operations as assigned; initiate, screen and route telephone calls; compose, distribute and respond to a variety of correspondence; prepare and process outgoing mail for distribution; duplicate and distribute materials. Monitor funds for income and expenditures; review, adjust and assure accuracy of journal entries; assist in assuring transactions comply with established standards and budget and spending limits as assigned. Communicate with District personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns; contact other departments to request documents and information, and confirm receipt of deliveries and services as needed. Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software. Maintain contact with vendors to modify and clarify invoices and resolve discrepancies as required; follow-up on purchase orders, deliveries, invoices and payments as needed. Research and maintain current knowledge of policies, procedures, practices, laws and regulations related to assigned accounting functions. Train and provide work direction and guidance to new employees as assigned. Provide technical support with year-end closing, new fiscal year and related financial functions. Attend and participate in various meetings, conferences and training sessions as assigned. OTHER DUTIES Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF Methods, procedures and terminology used in technical accounting work. Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques. Preparation of financial statements and comprehensive accounting reports. General accounting and business functions of a school district. Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities. Preparation, review and control of assigned accounts. Use and processing of invoices, purchase orders and related documents. Data control procedures and data entry operations. Modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy. Arithmetic computations. ABILITY TO Perform a variety of technical accounting duties in support of assigned District accounts and functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and attendance accounting. Prepare, process, verify, evaluate and audit a variety of financial transactions and related documents. Maintain accurate financial and statistical records. Prepare and evaluate comprehensive accounting reports and statements. Verify, balance and adjust accounts. Review, process, evaluate and verify a variety of financial information, forms and documents. Identify, investigate and resolve financial errors and discrepancies. Monitor and audit income and expenditures. Assemble, organize and prepare data for records and reports. Reconcile, balance and audit assigned accounts. Compare numbers and detect errors efficiently. Learn, interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and time lines. Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately. Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in accounting or related field and three years general accounting experience. This is an open recruitment to establish an eligibility list for openings for a period of one year, or until depleted. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements, as demonstrated in their application materials, will be required to successfully complete a competitive testing process to measure the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. The testing process may consist of a written examination, a training and experience evaluation, a performance examination, and/or structured oral interviews. The candidates achieving the top three ranks of the appropriate eligibility list will be referred for a final selection interview, along with any transfer or reinstatement candidates. The Eligibility List resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no Eligibility List exists (Ed Code 45272). Carlsbad Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr